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Alternative income sources for start-ups
How you can find other sources of income during the critical early days of running your start-up business
5 things to do before you start your business
Consider your business idea, business name, market research and how you will finance your business venture
Business mistakes: weak financial planning
Lack of capital, contingency plans and a reluctance to seek professional advice are all potential start-up problems
Selling fireworks
Fireworks retailing rules and responsibilities for businesses in Northern Ireland including how to apply for a licence to sell fireworks legally and safe storage.
Checklist: starting a social enterprise
A checklist of key questions you should consider to help you succeed when setting up a social enterprise
How to become a successful woman in business
Tips, guidance and support for potential women entrepreneurs on taking the rights steps when starting a business
How entrepreneurial are women in NI?
Overview of female entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland and support available to help women get started in business
Support for women in business
Support programmes available to business women and potential women entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland
Contact your local council for start a business support
Contact details for business support teams in your local council to access free start-up business support services
Key things to consider when setting up a family business
Common challenges when starting a family business such as allocating shares, job roles and ensuring good communication.
Starting a business: steps for female entrepreneurs
A set of steps for potential female entrepreneurs to consider for tried and tested ways to start your business
Advice and support for family-run businesses
Details of dedicated advice and support organisations for starting up and running your family businesses.
Support for disabled entrepreneurs
Learn more about the support agencies and organisations available to help disabled entrepreneurs start a business
Step-by-step guide to starting a business
What to do when starting a business, including advice on business plans, financial and legal requirements
Mid and East Antrim business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area
Derry City and Strabane business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area
Fermanagh and Omagh business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area
Mid Ulster business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Mid Ulster District Council area
Business mistakes: poor or inadequate market research
Conduct thorough market research and get to know your clients when you start-up in business.
Business mistakes: taking your eye off the competition
Analyse and monitor your business competition so you are one step ahead.